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V50 WMB

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,655 mi
Last recorded114,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 WMB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 114,655 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 114,655 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on limit on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,917 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,195 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,031 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKE BUT EXHAUST IS SECURE

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 88,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,156 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,600 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,136 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,136 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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V50 WMB is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V50 WMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V50 WMB is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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